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Richard Edwin Masson
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Biography
Richard Masson is Managing Partner at the law firm of Masson & Fatini, specializing in Estate, Tax Planning, and Family Law matters. Mr. Masson is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of practice.
Richard E. Masson has represented clients spanning virtually all major industries including real estate, intellectual property, retail, professional services, manufacturing, entertainment, government contracts, medical and construction.
Mr. Masson’s professional background and experience include representing and handling of audit engagements, review engagements, internal control reviews, tax compliance, corporate compliance, business consulting, business formation including corporations, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, non-profit organizations, and estates.
Mr. Masson is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in 2010. Mr. Masson’s family law practice includes divorce, visitation, custody, as well as child and spousal support matters. In addition, it includes drafting Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
27 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
27 years
Estate Planning
20%
27 years
Wills and Living Wills
20%
27 years
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Masson & Fatini LLP
4 Park Plz Ste 1240, Irvine, CA, 92614-8556
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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2012 | Alimony
Absolutely the Best Family Law Attorney
I found Richard to be helpful, available and consistently honest with me throughout my divorce. Richard was upfront about what to expect during my initial consultation. He was right on about my child and spousal support, and helped me to decide when a settlement was not in my favor. He was savvy a...
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"Richard Masson is an outstanding lawyer. I have referred several clients to him over the years and every time the clients let me know that they felt so much better about their case know that Richard was on their side. I have also personally used Richard for my own family law issues and personally know how professional, and effective he is as a an advocate and counselor."
"Richard and I were opposing lawyers in a highly emotional trust litigation matter against family members. Richard showed a high degree of integrity and professionalism throughout the case, as well as developed litigation skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard was aggressive, professional and worked to settle his client's case without having to go to trial. He really kept costs down while keeping the quality of representation high."
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Experience
Honors
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Estate and Gift Taxation, CALI Excellence For The Future Award
Associations
Orange County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
American Bar Foundation
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of McKean (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 1083
The Court of Appeal reversed the Trial Court's Order in favor of our client
In re Marriage of Ficke (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 10, 157 Cal.Rptr.3d 870.
Stout v. Marshack (In re Stout), 649 F. App'x 621, 623 (9th Cir. 2016)
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal overturned the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California in favor of our client.
California Energy Investment Fund v. Hu & Associates 2019 WL 423095 (not published)
Education
2005
Chapman University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
1998
Utah Bar Journal
Understanding Legal Malpractice
Languages
English